Seniors

Seniors-Class of 2010

Tony Askins, Networks Scholar Hometown: Shelbyville, IL Major: Finance Minor: Economics & Motorsports Management Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Executive Chairman of Finance & Accounting Financial Management Association, President Investment Club of Indiana State University, President & Founder Sycamore Business Advisors, Project Team Leader 2nd Annual FMA Financial Literacy Conference, Director Industry Experience: Innsbruck Financial Consultants, Terre Haute, IN; Intern Re/Max Properties, Shelbyville, IL; Intern UniCredit-Hypovereinsbank, Munich, Germany; Intern (2010) Plans After Graduation: Acquire a full-time position with an innovative firm in the corporate banking or finance industry, while working to earn my CFA designation.
Stephanie Balbach, Presidential Scholar Hometown: Evansville, IN Major: Insurance & Risk Management Minor: Mathematics Professional Development Actvities: Networks Professional Development Program Executive Co-director, 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference Co-director, Networks Year-end review program Executive Secretary & Executive Personnel Chair, Chi Omega Sorority Gamma Iota Sigma Business Fraternity Insurance and Risk Management Honors Corp. Completed Industry Exam CPCU 520 Industry Experience: State Farm Agency, intern Lockton Companies, LLC, Commercial Insurance intern Plans After Graduation: Obtain a position with a challenging organization in the insurance industry in an underwriting or risk management position and continue studying for the CPCU designation.
Curt Bromm, Networks Scholar Hometown: Saint Anthony, IN Major: Finance, Accounting, and business administration Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Alpha Kappa Psi, Vice President of Membership and Chaplain Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Financial Management Association Investment Club National Society of Collegiate Scholars Plans After Graduation: Obtain a job in the finance or accounting industry to gain experience and knowledge that will allow me to own my own business in the future.
Mark Elliott, Networks Scholar Hometown: Terre Haute, IN Majors: Accounting, Criminology & Criminal Justice Minor: Forensic Accounting Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Beta Alpha Psi, Treasurer 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Sponsorship Chairman Industry Experience: Sackrider & Co, Inc., Tax intern Plans After Graduation: Pursue a career path that combines Accounting and Criminology
Kristin Elston, Networks Scholar Hometown: Paris, IL Major: Management, Business Administration Minor: Operations Management Analysis Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Executive Co-director Marketing Team Leader, Networks Scholarship 2009 Insurance Reform Summit Volunteer in Washington DC Indiana State University Cheerleading Team Industry Experience: B & D Consulting, Washington DC, Intern Plans After Graduation: Obtain a position for a challenging and innovative organization in Business Management and earn MBA
Silas Gennicks, Networks Scholar Hometown: Linton, IN Majors: Operations, Management & Analysis; Management; and Business Administration Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Alpha Tau Omega-held offices of Vice President, Judicial Board Representative, Intramural Representative and Chaplain National Society of Collegiate Scholars Team Building Team Leader, Networks Professional Development Program 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Programming Team Member APICS member Industry Experience: Regions Bank, Terre Haute, IN Plans After Graduation: Gain industry experience and pursue an MBA in Operations Management & Analysis at Indiana State University.
Eric Gettelfinger, Presidential Scholar Hometown: Depauw, IN Majors: Insurance & Risk Management; and Business Administration Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Ethics Week, Marketing Team and Student Organizations Team Co-chair Community Service Committee Member Scholar of the Year Award (3 years) Gamma Iota Sigma, Industry Committee Co-chair Indiana State University Insurance Honors Corps Member, President Pi Kappa Phi - held offices of founding father of Eta Beta Chapter at ISU, Fraternity Risk Manager, Fraternity Standards Board Chief Justice, Spring Week Representative, Housing Committee Chair Indiana State University Learning Community Peer Assistant Indiana State University Fall Freshmen Orientation Leader Industry Experience: Lockton Companies, Kansas City, MO; Intern Westfield Insurance, Westfield Center, OH; Underwriting Assistant Plans After Graduation: Attain a full-time position in the insurance industry, preferably in underwriting or working for an agency/broker, while continuing to study for my CPCU designation.
Michael Hogan, Networks Scholar Hometown: Cory, IN Majors: Accounting Minor: Forensic Accounting Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Indiana CPA Society 2008 End of Year Review Programming Team Leader Plans After Graduation: Obtain a position in public accounting and begin to study for the CPA exam.
Nathan Lloyd, Gongaware Scholar Hometown: Plymouth, IN Majors: Insurance & Risk Management; and Finance Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Gamma Iota Sigma Insurance Fraternity HR Head, IRM Golf Outing ISU Investment Club, Vice President of External Relations Financial Management Association, ISU Chapter Vice President of Financial Operations Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Industry Experience: Westrope & Associates, Kansas City, MO; Intern Plans After Graduation: Acquire a full-time position at an organization that not only allows me to realize my personal goals and dreams, but also offers unique opportunities for personal growth and innovation.
Allison Myers, Presidential Scholar Hometown: Kokomo, IN Majors: Finance; and Financial Services; and Language Studies (Spanish) Minors: Economics Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Networks Industry Speaker Team Leader Networks Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Logistics Executive Team Leader FUEL Bible Study Student Leader Financial Managers Association Peer Assistant for the Center for Student Professional Development Learning Community Peer Assistant for a Freshmen Business Class Industry Experience: Defense Finance and Accounting Service Intern Global Village for Future Business and Industry Leaders Intern Plans After Graduation: To acquire a full-time position that will provide challenging and developmental opportunities in my industry.
Whitney O'Brien, Presidential Scholar Hometown: Terre Haute, IN Majors: Accounting Minor: Economics, Forensic Accounting Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Service Learning Team Leader Alpha Kappa Psi--Offices held include Master of Rituals, VP of Membership, Service Committee Chair, Secretary, National Convention Alternate Alpha Kappa Psi Academy Leadership Retreat Mortar Board Beta Alpha Psi National Society of Collegiate Scholars Alternative Spring Break Student Leadership Team Industry Experience: Kemper CPA Group Plans After Graduation: To obtain a job at a public accounting firm in the field of audit or tax.
Traci Rosenbalm, Networks Scholar Hometown: Danville, IN Major: Business Administration Minor: Operations Management & Analysis Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity-Office held include Senior Vice President and Vice President of Professional Activities International Student Exchange Program Ambassador Service Learning Team, Accounting and Finance Leader Networks Year-in-Review Event, Logisitics Team Leader Resident Assistant Industry Experience: Emergent Leadership Institute, Intern Hendricks County Environmental Health Department, Intern Plans After Graduation: Obtain a logistics position at a non-profit organization.
Emily Stites, Networks Scholar Hometown: Huntington, IN Majors: Finance; Marketing; and Business Administration Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference/Ethics Week, Director of Marketing Alpha Kappa Psi, Vice President of Finance Co-leader of the 2007-2008 Team Building Team Financial Management Association Industry Experience: Crossroads Bank in Wabash, Commercial Lending Intern Academic Programs Abroad, Indiana State University, Marketing Intern Plans After Graduation: Obtain a challenging full-time position in finance or marketing related field with opportunities for travel/international experiences.
Jeremy Thompson, Networks Scholar Hometown: Martinsville, IL Majors: Management Information Systems Minor: Insurance & Risk Management Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program Management Information Systems Association, President Gamma Iota Sigma Insurance Fraternity, Webmaster Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity,Webmaster Networks Scholarship Recruiter Industry Experience: Liberty Mutual Insurance, Information Technology Intern ISU Office of Information Technology, Intern Plans After Graduation: Obtain a position in information technology within the insurance industry.
Paige Williams, Presidential Scholar Hometown: Terre Haute, IN Majors: Insurance & Risk Management; and Business Administration Professional Development Activities: Networks Professional Development Program-Offices held include Executive Director of Programming for 2009 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference and Co-leader of Community Service Team, 2008 Chi Omega Sorority-Offices held include Housing Chairperson, Vice President, Pan-Hellenic Council Representative Gamma Iota Sigma Insurance Fraternity-Offices held include Vice President o Public Relations, NAPSLO Extreme Risk Takers Symposium Attendee 2009 and Vice President of Community Service Insurance Advisory Council Student Member Insurance and Risk Management Honors Corps, Vice President RotarAct International, Director of Community Service Richard Lugar's Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders Industry Experience: Westrope, Kansas City, MO; Intern Lockton Companies, Kansas City, MO, Intern Insurance Advisory Council Coordinator/Scholarship Coordinator of Insurance and Risk Management Program at Indiana State University Plans After Graduation: Acquire a challenging and exciting position inthe insurance industry for an organization with a positive, rewarding, and motivating vision for the future.